Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate/s to join a rapidly changing and expanding Scan 4 Safety team at our forward thinking NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a leading integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus in the thriving city region of Manchester. We offer a unique range of services to the North West, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. Indeed, we treat more than a million patients every year and we are home to hundreds of world-class staff, each committed to being the very best at what we do.
This is a multi site service with locations at Trafford, Oxford Road, Wythenshawe & North Manchester.
We are looking for an individual who is keen to learn about Scan 4 Safety and Procurement in the healthcare sector; someone who is able to methodically deal with information and data and translate that into fantastic customer service. You will need to be strong willed, numerate and a great communicator with a close eye for detail.
Our Mission
"To implement standardisation & rationalisation, using leading technologies to provide best practice and cost efficiencies to our NHS Trust.
Going beyond the boundaries of materials management to deliver a service that adapts and excels in the ever changing healthcare environment.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
To implement and maintain service standards across key departments and wards, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer, in line with agreed protocols.To be responsible for ensuring that customer's requirements are always met in the most cost effective way possible, ensuring continuity of supplies.Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/departmental leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns, identify and agree all products and stock levels with the customer, monitor usage and activity patterns and place timely and accurate orders to maintain agreed levels.Regular customer contact to ensure stock levels and the range of products held are regularly reviewed, reflect activity and are updated in agreement with the customer.Assist in value for money studies to contribute to savings set targets and regularly reports spend/saving activity.Receive, check and put away all deliveries. Ensuring that items are rotated, stored in the correct location and the store areas are left tidy.
Process and monitor discrepancies ensuring that returns and credits are processed appropriately.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Stock Management Skills
Essential
- Good standard of basic education
- Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
- Experience in basic software packages Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment.
Desirable
- Studying for CIPS, Supply Chain & Logistics or other related qualification
- Previous experience in a local NHS Supplies Department.
- Demonstrable understanding of medical stock management.
- Understanding of simple purchasing activity.
- Previous experience of working in a team environment.
IT Skills
Essential
- Experience in basic software packages including Microsoft Office and a demonstratable knowledge thereof
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment
Person Specification
Stock Management Skills
Essential
- Good standard of basic education
- Working knowledge of recognised Electronic Materials Management systems
- Experience in basic software packages Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment.
Desirable
- Studying for CIPS, Supply Chain & Logistics or other related qualification
- Previous experience in a local NHS Supplies Department.
- Demonstrable understanding of medical stock management.
- Understanding of simple purchasing activity.
- Previous experience of working in a team environment.
IT Skills
Essential
- Experience in basic software packages including Microsoft Office and a demonstratable knowledge thereof
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of a customer services related department or similar environment
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital - Manchester University Hospitals NHS FT
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
